Restaurant Equipment Paradise, Inc.
Restaurant Equipment Paradise has been in existence since 1998. The owners have owned restaurants and catering businesses for many years and understand the restaurant industry thouroughly. With a large 35,000 Sq Ft Showroom we stock a variety of NEW and USED Restaurant Equipment and Supplies. REP has a collection of experienced restaurant equipment professionals. Our Staff has over 60 combined years in the industry and uses that knowlege along with experience to provide the best service for our customers.
Check out our Staff Members below!
Ken Swerdlick-Owner and President
Founding Member of Cooking Up Better Lives Foundation
Dealer Committee Head of Equipment of Excell Marketing Buying Group
Ken Swerdlick uses his first hand knowledge of operating multiple restaurants as a chef owner and building contracting to consult his clients from start to completion. He designs kitchens that are efficient to the user as well as economical for the owner. Ken’s 20 years experience in all aspects of buying & selling equipment has made Restaurant Equipment Paradise to grow and become a credible place to rely on for all your projects. Ken prides himself with his hockey son and songwriting daughter as much as he is proud of the company he created that has so many returning customers and happy staff members.When not working, Ken roots for the Whalers (the team he coaches) and the Patriots!
Jen Swerdlick-Co-Owner
Founding Member of Cooking Up Better Lives Foundation
Jennifer Swerdlick loves working with her customers that have been faithful since the creation and enjoys meeting new restaurant owners to share some advice. She can help you choose the best selection of small equipment and smallwares to outfit your dining room and tabletops as well as furniture since she has created many restaurants of her own. Jen & Ken created the company name with the word “ Paradise ” because they found it to be paradise when they found good used equipment that saved them money. They took over that same warehouse that sold them the used items and expanded to make it better. Over a decade of dedicated service to customers, she is proud to be able to offer everything from hoods to walkins both new and used. Jen is a hard working mother of two and says that managing her kids’ schedules is more challenging than choosing china, glass & flatware!
Amador "AJ" Reyna, Jr.-Director of Business Development
AJ has learned the restaurant equipment industry from the ground up, from selling 1-piece to an entire package. Gaining experience in equipment packages and working with national chains and multi-unit franchises. He has knowledge in complete restaurant kitchen layout and can provide you a complete quote of equipment for your location. AJ holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Toledo in Ohio and is a proud father of 2.
Scott Wallner-Lead Sales Representative, Office Manager
Scott started working in restaurants at a very early age and took a job at a Restaurant supply company working in the warehouse. He was promoted to sales and now has been in the industry for well over 10 years, not only in sales but as a food service Representative as well. Scott is very knowledgeable about smallwares as well as equipment. Scott holds an associate’s degree in Travel and Tourism. Scott’s passions include Skiing and fishing and he is the proud father of 2 girls.
Mike Schmidt-Warehouse Operations Manager and Service Manager
Mike, from Detroit, MI is currently the Warehouse Operations Manager which requires managing and coordinating the service and shipping/receiving departments. He began his career in 2007 in the restaurant equipment industry and his experience has involved working in the Service and Shipping/Receiving divisions of the business. Mike has obtained many certifications including 30 hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification, Forklift certification, and Train the Trainer forklift certification. Mike has graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Mathematics and a Minor in Engineering.
Barry Cody
Natalia Guiterez-Sales Support and Accounts Payable
Natalie has great experience in Purchasing and Customer Service. With an extensive background in customer relations she is able to provide complete customer service for any customer.
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